Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Herb, Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Hawaii, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Polynesia
  
Mediterranean
  
Types
Asplenium trichomanes, Asplenium scolopendrium, Asplenium rutamuraria
  
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
  
Habitat
Terrestrial, tropical environments
  
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-3
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 23, 24
  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Sea Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
  
Gray, Silver
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Narrow
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought, Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Spores
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Reduce watering in winter
  
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Bright Indirect Sunlight, Indirect sunlight
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, Put diluted fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Hummingbirds
  
Butterflies
  
Allergy
Toxic
  
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
General weakness in children, Mouth Sores
  
Acne, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
  
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ASPLENIUM nidus
  
LAVANDULA multifida
  
Common Name
Birds Nest Fern, Pakpak-lauin
  
Lavender
  
In Hindi
घोंसला फ़र्न
पौधा
  
Lavender
  
In German
Vogelnest Farn
Pflanze
  
Lavendel
  
In French
Nest Fern Bird
Plante
  
Lavande
  
In Spanish
Helecho nido de pájaro
Planta
  
Lavanda
  
In Greek
Φωλιά του Πουλιού Fern
Φυτό
  
λεβάντα
  
In Portuguese
Fern do ninho do pássaro
Plantar
  
Lavanda
  
In Polish
Ptasie Gniazdo Fern
Roślina
  
Lawenda
  
In Latin
Bird 's Nest Fern
planta
  
Lavendula
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pteridophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Filicopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Aspleniaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Asplenium
  
Lavandula
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lavanduleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Nepetoideae
  
Season and Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender
Season and care of Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird's Nest Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird's Nest Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender Physical Information
Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Bird's Nest Fern height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender are as follows:
Bird's Nest Fern flower color: Not Available
Bird's Nest Fern leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender
Care of Bird's Nest Fern and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird's Nest Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Bird's Nest Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.